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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Wandering Seattle
I love exploring cities, the bits where people really live and spend their time, well away from the throngs of tourists. I like getting coffee from independent coffee shops and food that is made fresh and using local, seasonal produce. … Continue reading
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Seattle
In honour of Mike’s Birthday last weekend we took a trip down to Seattle. It was a lovely, relaxing trip encompassing a nice a mixture of touristy activities, general wandering and great food. More to come.
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Las Vegas and the Neon Museum
The final stop of our trip was Las Vegas. If I’m honest I had no real desire to come here, I don’t gamble, I’m not a big drinker and I fry to a crisp when the sun shines so lying … Continue reading
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Route 66
Route 66 Â originally ran from Chicago to Los Angeles and was a major route for those migrating west. Now though it is no longer an official highway, and consequently it is a wonderfully quiet road. We joined the road where … Continue reading
Flagstaff, Arizona
After we emerged from the bottom of the Grand Canyon we took a brief glance around the village and decided we were off. The number of people and the lack of a decent meal were our main driving forces, but … Continue reading